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Sarah Lilja, of Lake Elmo; Nikolai Bjerte, of Bayport; and Sue Cranston, of River Falls, Wisconsin, all received Honorable Mention for their submissions.

Annual exhibition celebrates St. Croix Valley artists who also are members of ArtReach

The 2022 Members Show at ArtReach St. Croix is now on view and features works by 80 artists, the most ever featured. This year’s submitted art includes paintings, photography, pottery, mosaic, stoneware and multimedia pieces.

“Each year, we look forward to showcasing the talents and unique perspectives of our memberartists in the annual Members Show,” said Executive Director Heather Rutledge. “The show is a sign of our appreciation for member support as well as a way to recognize artists who live or work in the St. Croix Valley and celebrate the diversity of art created here.”

Some of the artists were recognized with awards, including:

• Best of Show Award—Evan Perry of Stillwater for North Shore, three-color process aquatint.

• Visual Arts Committee Award— Leslie Batt-Lutz of River Falls, Wisconsin for Enceraphon #1, Saggar-fired stoneware.

• Honorable Mentions—Sarah Lilja (Lake Elmo) for Marking Time, photography; Nikolai Bjerte (Bayport) for Fleeting Inspiration, acrylic screenprint; and Sue Cranston (River Falls) for Vintage Botanicals in Pink, acrylic and charcoal on canvas.

From now through 4 p.m. Aug. 12, gallery visitors may cast their vote for the Audience Award, sponsored by Cummins & Bonestroo Law Office.

The winner of this cash prize will be announced at

the 2022 Members Show Closing Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.

The annual Members Show will be on view through Saturday, Aug. 13 at ArtReach St. Croix’s galleries, located at 224 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater.

The galleries are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

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The bison have been doing well since their arrival in June and are roaming the prairie every day, grazing in a collective herd. They are trying their best to stay cool in the summer heat and some can be seen rubbing themselves against tree trunks and scratching posts in order to rid themselves of their molting pelage. They can be seen roaming the prairie from the recently renovated Bison Observation Platform located at 15551 Division Street, Afton, MN 55001. The platform is open every day from dawn to dusk. The bison will be at Belwin until the end of September/early October. Belwin encourages everyone to come see them while they can. —David Freeman, Development and Communications Director at Belwin.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Cultural Exchange Services seeks host families Have you ever wanted to learn more about other countries? Why not host an exchange student?

International Cultural Exchange Services is a nonprofit organization that is looking for families to house students for the 2022-23 school year.

There are 340 exchange students who need host families in Minnesota this year. For more information about the program, to view students’ bios and apply, visit ICESUSA.ORG or contact your local coordinator, KayLeigh Maurer, at 507-441-1983 or email at kmaurer@icesusa.org.

EAA Chapter 1638 hosts pancake breakfast The Daniel DePonti Memorial Airport will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 at 20500 Forest Road North. Breakfasts are $9 each and kids under 5 eat free. Meet local pilots, tour vintage airplanes, see airplanes fly in and learn about airport history during the open house.

Crusin’ on the Croix hosts shows in August Cruisin’ on the Croix invites owners and car lovers to exhibit and view vintage, classic, street and hot rod automobiles in the beautiful rivertown setting of downtown Stillwater.

Dashboard plaques are available Zephyr Theatre presents ‘School of Rock’ for the first 100 cars. From genuine antique cars to sublime ’50s roadsters, Reserve tickets now for the Zephyr visitors can see it all. August dates are Theatre’s production of “School of Aug. 10 and 24.

Rock” at Lowell Park in Stillwater.

Show times are 7 p.m. July 23-28. VIP Flea and Crafter Market runs through tickets are $120, reserved seating is $45 for adults and $30 for children and September Now in its ninth year, the Stillwater students with a valid ID, and general Flea and Crafter Market is held admission is $30 for adults and $22 once a month from May through for children and students with a valid September at the Washington County ID. In the event of inclement weather, Fairgrounds near Stillwater and patrons will have the opportunity to Lake Elmo. Over 100 vendors are switch their tickets for another show crafters offering antiques, furniture, to receive a gift card toward a future household goods, tools, clothing and show at the Zephyr Theatre. food. Admission and parking is free.

Kids Summer Storytime continues into August The market will be held in the south parking lot area of the fairgrounds.

The Marine Community Library located at 121 Judd Street, Marine on Gopher to Badger Half Marathon St. Croix, will have storytime from On Aug. 13, runners start in 10-11 a.m. Aug. 4 and 11. On Aug. 4, the Stillwater, Minnesota and end in MacPhail Music Center returns with the popular “Sing.” Learn about colors Hudson, Wisconsin, crossing the 1-94 and feelings at this storytime. On Aug. bridge over the St. Croix River to prove which state is superior. Shuttles 11, sing songs with children’s music artist Miss Nina. All ages are welcome will be available at Grandview Park at to move and dance as Miss Nina sings 5:45 until 6:30 a.m. Start time is 7 a.m.

Distances include the half marathon, and plays the guitar.

10K and 5K. Y offers swimming lessons throughout the summer Chamber hosts cruise and mixer Set sail with the Stillwater Chamber Y swim lessons will continue of Commerce and the Washington through August. These lessons are County Chamber Coalition members for infants, kids and teens and are the from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at Stillwater most accessible community resource River Boats, located at 525 South Main to prevent drowning and encourage a Street. The Majestic Star Riverboat will lifelong enjoyment of swimming. The make its way on the St. Croix River as YMCA offers a limited number of free guests network and mingle and enjoy swimming lessons each year. To apply appetizers and live music. Tickets are online visit www.ymcanorth.org/ freelessons. Children and teens can also $40 for chamber members and $45 for non-chamber members. There is limited participate in competitive swimming seating, so guests must register right and diving to continue their love for away at www.greaterstillwaterchamber. swimming and promote cognitive, chambermaster.com. physical and social and emotional development. Lifeguard training and job opportunities are available too.

Visit www.ymcanorth.org for more information on how to participate.

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A yoga class practices flexibility at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Outdoor evening yoga continues for the season Tune into the sights and sounds of nature and release stress through guided yoga sequences designed to improve balance, flexibility, breath awareness and muscle tone from 6-7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25 at the North Picnic Pavilion at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The program is open to all levels.

Dress for outdoor yoga, bring a mat and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.

Space is limited; reservations made on the county’s website are required.

Individual yoga classes are $8 per person per session. Vehicle permits are required, which are $7 daily or $30 annually, and is not included in the individual class price. Call the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Contact Station for information at 651-430-8370 or see the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search “outdoor yoga” to register online, or for more information. In the case of rain or inclement weather, the class will be held under the pavilion or at the Nordic Center, if it is available.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at the intersection of County Road 19 and County Road 10 (one mile north of Interstate 94) in Lake Elmo. Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.

Learn how the chamber supports the community, receive an overview of networking programs and discover how to use marketing and promotional tools for your business. This event will be in person at Family Means in the large conference room, located at 1875 Northwestern Avenue South.

This event is free and coffee and treats will be provided. Register now at www.greaterstillwaterchamber. chambermaster.com.

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue into August A rotating schedule of bird hikes through Washington County Parks will continue with a hike at 9 to 10:30 a.m, Saturday August 13, with a hike at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

Learn to identify the birds of the St. Croix Valley while contributing to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Hikers should bring binoculars and dress accordingly to hiking and weather conditions. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit which is $7 a day or $30 annually.

Registration is required for the events since group sizes are limited. Register by calling 651-430-8370 on the county website at www.co.washington.mn.us/ parks.

Make connections at chamber 101 welcome and introduction The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is hosting its quarterly welcome event, Chamber 101, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14 to connect new and seasoned members of the chamber.

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The Greater Stillwater Chamber Foundation was honored to host, after a two-year pause, the Lumberjack Days Parade on July 17! It was our pleasure to work with the Locals organization to partner with them for the parade while they continued to coordinate the entire Lumberjack Days weekend.

What a wonderful turnout! It was so great to have the community come together for this weekend and enjoy each other and the historic traditions.

Next up for the chamber is the annual Chamber Open golf tournament. This year’s golf tournament will be held at Oak Glen golf course on Monday, August 8. If you do not golf, no worries, we also have a bean bag Chamber tournament you can participate in. This event is open to the Chat public. Just contact the chamber’s office at 651-439-4001 and we can Robin Anthony sign you up, or go online and sign up directly.

The historic art festival, Rivertown Fall Artfestival, located in Lowell Park on the riverfront in Stillwater, will be held the first weekend

in October. Based on the current sign-up list, this art festival looks to be the biggest one in Stillwater history. We will have live music, food trucks, over 150 artists and a few kid activities.

Come down and check it out!

The steering committee for the second annual World Snow Sculpting Championship has resumed their meetings to bring to you once again this world-class event in downtown Stillwater in January 2023. We are looking for sponsors for this event as it is a very expensive event to put on. We will be flying in teams from all over the world to be a part of this majestic event and are planning a fun-filled weekend for everybody. This event brings a huge economic impact to the Stillwater area during the first quarter when normally things are a little quieter for our businesses. This is in direct alignment with the chamber and Chamber Foundation’s mission. These artists, the way they turn snow into art is absolutely awesome! After all, we are Minnesota.

We are here to serve our business community and are certainly lucky to live, work and play here.

Robin Anthony, Executive Director

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innesota is home to 14,000 lakes, 12,000 loons, 135,000 seasonal lake cabins and 3.9 million newspaper readers. Really?

Really. Every month, 86% of Minnesota adults read newspapers’ print and online issues, according to a new Minnesota Market Study conducted

by Coda Ventures. The study measures media usage and purchase behavior of Minnesota adults across urban and rural zip codes (see full-page ad in this issue).

The 3.9 million Minnesota newspaper readers number might not come as a surprise to you. After all, you are reading a newspaper right now. You are in the majority of Minnesotans who value your newspaper’s local news and ads.

Who are these 3.9 million Minnesota newspaper readers? Coda reports: Above the • 78% are under age 65, • 68% are homeowners, Fold • 77% believe they have a responsibility to shape the future of Matt McMillan their communities, • 77% vote in local elections, 84% vote in state and national elections, • 80% believe newspaper advertising is important, • 69% take action as a result of newspaper advertising, • 57% use newspapers to decide which products to buy, • 72% have lived in the community 5 or more years, • 91% of the people who contact elected officials/ community leaders, and • 92% of the people planning to attend local events such as festivals, fairs, concerts, sports and bars Minnesotans said they rely on local newspapers as their primary source of news and information about schools, local government, high school sports, local entertainment, candidates/ballot issues, crime and safety.

Minnesotans rely on newspapers for local advertising, too. Most, 69%, said they take action on newspaper ads.

Minnesotans set a high bar in many areas. Think about it. The Gopher State has the nation’s greatest voting participation rate, not to mention an impressive variety of Paul Bunyan statues and the largest ball of twine collected by one man.

Minnesota’s lofty newspaper readership and action taken on newspaper ads is impressive. It makes sense readers who vote want to learn about local elections, learn about candidates running, and learn about local issues from a trustworthy local news source. Wise candidates and businesses buy ads in these same news pages where 80% of its readers believe newspaper ads are important.

Minnesota is home to 275 newspapers. Unlike other states, every one of Minnesota’s 87 counties has a newspaper. Most counties have multiple newspapers.

And many newspapers are hiring. Really? Check out www.mna.org/member-classified to see dozens of current job openings.

However, some U.S. and Minnesota cities don’t have a community newspaper. Studies find cities and counties without a community newspaper pay higher taxes because no reporters are watching local governments, have lower voter turnout, have fewer candidates running for office and more partisanship.

Minnesota’s 3.9 million newspaper readers could fill up U.S. Bank Stadium’s 73,000 seats 53 times and still have a waiting line. Picture 53 U.S. Bank Stadiums.

That’s a lot of readers. And Minnesota newspaper readers nearly double the 2 million Minnesota State Fair goers.

The pandemic was tough for many businesses. But Minnesotans desire for local news and shopping grew.

Many newspapers saw a 30% bump in online readers seeking local health and school news. During the same pandemic period, a good number of Minnesota newspapers also grew subscriptions. Community members, like you, felt a need or desire to support their hometown and hometown newspaper. That rally to local news and taking action on newspaper ads is likely reflected in these strong survey results. How strong?

Imagine 3.9 million other Minnesotans – just like you – who care. You are the power behind your community.

You are the power of community newspapers. Together, we are the power of healthy communities. Really.

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MIDWEST LUMBERJACK LEGENDS AND LORE WITH CHAD LEWIS

When: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St., Stillwater Details: Purchase food at a deep discount. Free and open to the public.

Contact: 763-450-3880 or fareforall.org

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Hear the about Lumberjack traditions, superstitions, legends and tall tales. All ages.

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When and Where: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 throughout local neighborhoods; also at Washington Square Park, corner of Greeley and Churchill Streets, Stillwater Details: Evening intended to heighten crime prevention awareness and community partnerships. Festivities at Washington Square Park include police officers with equipment, firefighter and trucks, Lakeview EMS and Ambulance, city council members, local businesses, games, dunk tank, face painting and more. Residents hosting block parties may register on the City of Stillwater website, Washington County Sheriff’s Department website; and City of Forest Lake website.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR

When: Aug. 3-7 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, motor sports, rides.

Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org

CHORO BOREALIS CONCERT

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Twin Cities musicians perform an instrumental genre of music native to Brazil, including choro standards and original compositions.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

PUPPET SHOW: “THE THREE LITTLE PIGS” When: 10:30-11:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Adaptation of the classic tale where the third little pig orders a wolfproof house delivered by UPS. Ages 3+; no registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

RELAY FOR LIFE OF STILLWATER

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N. Details: Raise money for the American Cancer Society at the new venue.

Contact: acsevents.org

NOOKS AND CRANNIES TOUR

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details: Explore areas of the Historic Courthouse typically closed to the public, including the basement, dome, and 1870’s jail. Held the first Saturday of the month, May-Oct. $10; registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington. mn.us/hc

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 & 24 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities.

Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com

MICK STERLING PRESENTS SPRINGSTEEN WITH STRINGS

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Musical experience featuring guitar, piano and a sting quartet honors the songs of Bruce Springsteen.

General admission tickets $35.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

When: 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. Details: Teams of 2 to 4 people compete to finish the same 550-piece puzzle in the least amount of time.

Prizes awarded to the top 2 teams.

Registration required.

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GOPHER TO BADGER HALF MARATHON

When: Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Races begin at 3 locations in the Stillwater area and finish at Lakefront Park, Hudson Details: Runners battle for the honor of bringing home the win for their state. Half marathon, 10K and 5K courses start in Minnesota, cross the 1-94 bridge and end in Wisconsin. Food and festivities after the race.

Contact: runstillwater.com

MUSIC IN THE TREES

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Live music event features dozens of instrumentalists and vocalists improvising from tree stands above the ground in the red pine restoration. Saturday dedicated to allages programming. Fully-accessible performance the final hour each day. $10 per car.

Contact: belwin.org

BRIDGE THE VALLEY BIKE RALLY

When: 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 Where: Chestnut Plaza, 439 Chestnut St., Stillwater Details: Fundraiser for Stillwater Sunrise Rotary includes five route options on scenic, blacktopped paths for all ages and skill-levels. Choose from 10, 25, 45, 70-mile loops on paved blacktop or a 75-mile loop with gravel challenges. Event with live music and food tent follows at Lowell Park.

Tickets $40; $45 day of event.

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SING IT! SAY IT! PLAY IT! IN CHEROKEE

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Z puppets performers lead an adventure into the Cherokee language through catchy songs and fun storytelling. For children 3+ and caregivers.

Contact: washcolib.org

VALLEY CONCERT WINDS: “HOPES AND DREAMS” When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 223 Third St. Details: Local community wind ensemble performs final summer outdoor concert. Free and familyfriendly.

Contact: google.com/view/ valleyconcertwinds

NORTH HUDSON PEPPER FEST

When: Aug. 19-21 Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests.

Contact: 715-386-0797 or pepperfest.org

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TOAST, TASTE & PADDLE

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 Where: St. Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Start the day with breakfast and a vineyard tour, followed by a scenic kayak tour on the St. Croix River and tour of the 1847 Arcola Mills historic mansion. Tickets $109 all-inclusive.

Contact: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com

LEARN TO PADDLE AT SQUARE LAKE PARK

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 20 Where: Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Join the staff of the Wild Rivers Conservancy for an introduction to kayaking, including the basics of properly fitting a life jacket, how to hold a paddle, and paddling techniques. Ages 8+.

Registration $40.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 Where: Coldwater Stop parking lot, 8312 Neal Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Hike the Brown’s Creek Trail to Stillwater and back. 5 ¾ mile hike followed by treats at Patriot’s Tavern.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: GCO performs art rock/jazz fusion creations. Tickets $20 general admission.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

ONGOING EVENTS SUMMER TUESDAYS

When: 5-9 pm Tuesdays, through Aug 9 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances; family movie at dusk.

Contact: summertuesdays.com

ARTS IN THE PARK/ FARMERS MARKET, FOREST LAKE When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 30; Farmer’s Market only continues through Sept.

Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, vendors, food trucks and farmer’s market.

Contact: ci.forest-lake.mn.us

STILLWATER FARMER’S MARKET

When: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, through Sept. 24 Where: Stillwater Veteran’s Memorial, 3rd and Pine Streets, across from courthouse Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, crafts and other specialties.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or localharvest. org/stillwater-farmers-market

BAYPORT FARMERS MARKET

When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 17 Where: Village Green, 3rd St. N., adjacent to Andersen Elementary and the Bayport Library Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com

OUTDOOR EVENING YOGA STILLWATER FLEA & CRAFTER MARKET When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, through When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor market with 200+ vendors, food trucks, farmer’s market.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com

BLUEGRASS & LEMONADE

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Live music and lemonade on the Gammelgarden grounds.

Contact: 651-433-5033 or gammelgardenofscandia.org

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When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Tribute show to the music of Neil Young and other artists who defined an era. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.; cash bar.

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Sept. 15 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, North Picnic Pavilion Details: Tune into the sights and sounds of nature and release stress through guided yoga sequences designed to improve balance, flexibility, breath awareness, and muscle tone. Open to all levels. Bring a mat and arrive 5-10 minutes early.

Registration required; $8/person per session or $140 for a 20-week season pass.

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When: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 30 Where: Square Lake County park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: 75-minute stand up paddle boarding experience includes instruction and equipment. $40/class; registration required.

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Waiting Child

Timmy, 12, is very curious, inquisitive and creative. He loves to build things with building toys and everyday objects. He also likes to play sports and loves to be active and keep busy. Timmy has a very good sense of humor and loves to tell jokes. He can be quiet around new people, but once he gets to know someone he is very funny and talkative. His favorite treat is an Oreo Blizzard.

Timmy is open to any type of family dynamic - either a one parent or two parent family would be fine with him. It would be best if he was the youngest child in the home. It is very important to Timmy that his adoptive family supports and facilitates an ongoing relationship with his brothers.

Only families living in Minnesota are being considered at this time.

Submitted by MN Adopt, a state organization whose vision is to have zero kids waiting for permanent loving families, and mission to find and strengthen Minnesota adoptive, foster care and kinship families. To learn more, go to www.mnadopt.org.

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Friends and family of Housley Homes open their new location

Taylor Housley-Pass and Karin Housley of Housley Homes opened their new office location at 226 Myrtle Street E in Stillwater MN on June 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The real estate business has served the St. Croix Valley area

for nearly 20 years beginning with Senator Housley who started the business in 2003. Now owned by agent Taylor Housley, the business helps locals purchase and sell their properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Erik Forsberg and Sam Leon, owners of Devil’s Advocate, cut the ribbon at the chamber welcome celebration on May 31.

Italian restaurant, Devil’s Advocate is serving up East Coast meets Midwest dishes in Stillwater. The chamber welcomed the business on May 31 with a ribbon cutting at 14200 60th Street N. Owners Erik Forsberg and Sam Leon were joined by friends

and family to celebrate their new restaurant, which officially opened this February. The restaurant specializes in approachable Italian dishes and offers lunch, weekend brunch with a Bloody Mary bar and a weekday happy hour.

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Music in the Trees: Belwin’s bird’s-eye view

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Belwin Conservancy wants to bring attention to its red pine forest, and it’s doing so by placing dozens of musicians in tree stands 16 feet above the ground for the aptly named “Music in the Trees.”

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13 and 14, visitors can come to Belwin’s educational site at 1553 Stage Coach Trail South in Afton to see music performed from new heights.

“It celebrates our red pine forest, which is starting to die. I wanted to bring in people to appreciate the forest,” said Belwin’s Program Director Susan Haugh. “It’ll be mostly duets, who (will) improvise based on how they feel or the sounds they hear in the forest.”

Belwin Conservancy wants this to be an opportunity to educate visitors about the forest while they enjoy some unique music.

The conservancy is working to transition the forest from red pine to a more diverse set of trees including oak, white pine and other native trees and plants.

“Eco patches” of 10 feet by 10 feet each contain one tree to replace the many red pines that have been lost because of damage by bark beetles.

“We want to prevent having a monoculture,” said Haugh. “These trees were dying because of the bark beetle, and (red pines) aren’t really supposed to be in this kind of climate.”

From the early to mid-1900s, red pines were planted all across the U.S. to prevent soil erosion and because the trees were known to grow quickly. Belwin’s red pine forest was planted in 1933,

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Instead of a stage, these musicians play from 16 feet in the air.

but Minnesota’s climate wasn’t conducive to the health of these trees. The red pine forest is now nearing 100 years old and has started to become crowded, cutting out other plant life that would support biodiversity.

“The goal is to get people out in the forest to love it and appreciate it and learn what a healthy ecosystem should look like,” said Haugh.

Belwin Conservancy adopted this combination of music and conservation education in 2019. Since then, Belwin has brought in a wide range of diverse artists who also share an appreciation for nature.

Meanwhile, on the ground, dancers perform a routine at Belwin.

‘Music in the Trees’ was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, one that I will treasure and replay many times in my memory,” said musician “Reggie” Armond Neal, who performed at the event in 2021. “The opportunity to interact with the audiences and to be sheltered by the trees (in all senses of the word) in the natural, spiritual environment was very humbling and cannot be overvalued.”

This year, Belwin is inviting singer-songwriters Barrel Flash and Tricky Position to create songs and instrumental pieces with audiences.

Dance troupe Young Dance will

spend the final hour of each day helping visitors of all ages and abilities to engage with the dancers.

Titambe West African Dance Ensemble of Minnesota will close out the event on Sunday.

The event is intended for people of all age groups and abilities who are interested in enjoying a unique musical experience in the trees.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs. com.

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The dream house: Venturing into the

‘Barbie Room’

“There are Barbies of all shapes and sizes. I also have more Barbie ²°° dolls that are not on display in the Barbie room.”

—Lynne Abbott

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

For 10 years, Lynne Abbott’s Barbie collection was hidden from the world.

“The Barbies have taken a few international journeys,” Abbott said. “When my husband John and I sold our home in Sydney, Australia 10 years ago, we packed up the Barbie collection and took them out of storage when we moved here to Shoreview.”

Over 1,000 Barbie dolls and accessories are displayed in a room Abbott affectionally calls “the Barbie room.”

“There are Barbies of all shapes and sizes,” Abbott said. “I also have 200 more Barbie dolls that are not on display in the Barbie room.”

Abbott said she started collecting Barbies years ago for one of her daughters.

“My middle daughter Kristi is one of the reasons I became interested in Barbies,” Abbott said.

“When she was 2, Kristi discovered Barbies when her older sister was given a Barbie who played with

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Lynne Abbott in ‘the Barbie Room’ at her home in Shoreview.

it for about five minutes. Then Kristi played with it for about three hours and she was hooked.”

Kristi then would get Barbies for Christmas and birthdays. She had her Barbie collection by time she was 14 years old.

One year the family went on vacation and Kristi put all of her Barbies in a backpack and left it in the hotel on the way to the airport.

“She was devastated because she lost all of her ‘80s Barbies,” Abbott said. “Right after that I found out I had a form of cancer and I decided I would like to leave a legacy for each of my children. I asked Kristi if she wanted me to build her a Barbie collection and reinstate all of her ‘80s Barbies. And that opened up Pandora’s box.”

After a year of radiation therapy, Abbott was cancer-free. She continued to find Barbie dolls for Kristi in Australia.

“When I started doing this collection for Kristi, the availability of dolls in Australia was just not there,” Abbott said. “So, I started purchasing them when I came back to wAmerica.”

John, a Mounds View High School graduate, had family in Minnesota so the couple traveled back and forth from Australia to the U.S. Before they retired, the couple owned a management training business.

“We used to run leadership programs and finance programs and one of our big clients was Mattel in southeast Asia,” Abbott said. “I took a tour of the Mattel factory and was amazed how Barbies are made.”

“Like the natural eyelashes where a woman sews the hair eyelashes in and then another person cuts them according to the length they want for that each particular doll,” she added. “My appreciation for them grew when I got to see what went on behind the scenes.”

Some of the Barbie dolls and accessories in the Barbie room include — holiday, Disney, Marilyn Monroe, Skipper, Ken, “Gone with the Wind,” Barbie vehicles and a 1961 all cardboard Barbie house.

There’s even a tree with hanging Barbie ornaments in the Barbie room.

One of Abbott’s favorites in the collection is the ethnic Philippines Barbies. “They are extremely beautiful and unique,” she said.

“In the beginning, I wasn’t quite as properly focused on what to collect,” she said. “Occasionally I would see something that would grab my fancy.”

For the last few years Abbott has focused on collecting vintage Barbie dolls.

“It has been an education and I see the influence it had on Kristi where she’s gone with her career,” Abbott said. “She went on to get an arts degree and an MBA. Now she’s a fully-fledged artist. I think Barbie had something to do with that.”

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651407-1229.

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2nd annual Bridge The Valley Bike Rally anticipates 50% increase in riders

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The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club’s motto this year is “Rotary Opens Opportunities.” One of those opportunities is set for Sunday, Aug. 14. The Bridge the Valley Bike Rally will begin and end right on Chestnut Plaza; five different routes will be featured around the beautiful St. Croix Valley countryside. There will be fun for everyone, whether it be a short family ride, challenging longer rides or a secluded gravel ride. Not only will this ride be healthy and fun for all, 100% of the profits from the ride will support local nonprofits and projects as well as supplement grants for projects with worldwide impact. A complete list of projects is available upon request.

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The Bridge the Valley Bike Rally will begin and end right on Chestnut Plaza; five different routes will be featured around the beautiful St. Croix Valley countryside. There will be fun for everyone, whether it be a short family ride, challenging longer rides or a secluded gravel ride.

Not only will this ride be healthy and fun for all, 100% of the profits from the ride will support local nonprofits and projects as well as supplement grants for projects with worldwide impact. A complete list of projects is available upon request.

2nd annual Bridge The Valley Bike Rally anticipates 50% increase in riders After its debut last year, Sunset Valley Rotary’s Bridge the Valley Bike Rally fundraiser is coming back this year, Aug. 14 in Stillwater.

After last year’s successful turnout, Rotary members decided the fundraiser should become an annual event. Stillwater Sunrise Rotary President Rick Heidick said the St. Croix Valley is the perfect place to put on an event like this owing to the trails systems, county roads, spectacular views the St. Croix Valley has to offer and the many shops and restaurants downtown.

Riders can choose from five route options: 10-, 25-, 45- and 70-mile rides as well as a 75-mile Gravel Challenge.

There are rides for all skill levels, and each route offers landscape views.

All rides start and finish at Chestnut Plaza, immediately west of the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge. The event Support Hub is located just north of the bridge in North Lowell Park. Event information, day-of registration and a fenced and monitored bike corral will be available.

All roads and trails are blacktopped, with the exception of the Gravel Challenge ride. Riders can select just one loop from the progressively more challenging options or combine several to fit their age, ability and interest.

All rides will be accessible on the innovative “Ride With GPS” app to help navigate the routes.

Heidick expects about a 50% increase in riders compared to last year, so organizers plan to make a few improvements to enhance riders’ experiences. This year, there will be an increased number of ride support and rest stops and a redesign of the 45-mile route. There also will be more entertainment options for riders after they complete their rides.

After riders complete their routes, they can expect a slice of watermelon

and a free root beer or Lift Bridge beer. There will also be a celebration in Lowell Park for riders to enjoy not only live music but food vendors, a beer tent, event tents and more. Downtown Stillwater also has many shops and restaurants that riders may visit.

There will be a bike corral where riders can secure their bikes after the race and go enjoy the festivities.

All proceeds from Bridge the Valley Bike Rally will go to supporting projects like STRIVE, a mentorship program for students at Stillwater High School with scholarships; The St. Croix Resource Center, a drop-in center serving homeless youth; the “End Polio Now” campaign and clean water projects in Nicaragua and Kenya; and many other programs. The more successful the event, the more financial assistance the Rotary can provide.

For more information on the event, visit https://sunrotary.org/page/ bridge-the-valley-bike-rally-homepage-2022

IF YOU GO Registration Adult: $40, 19 years and older Youth: $30, 6 to 18 years Family: $90, up to 2 adults & 5 total riders 5 years and under are free Register online in advance at www. bikereg.com/bridge-the-valley.

It’s highly recommended that you register online to simplify your day.

Registration is also available on the day of the event. Registration/checkin closes at 10 a.m.

Location Chestnut Plaza in Stillwater located just west of the approach to the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge. All routes start and finish there.

Start time 7 to 10 a.m.

Start times are dependent on the course length you choose. You can go at your own pace.

DESCRIPTION OF ROUTES • 10-mile ride (10.6 miles, 483 ft total climb, two rest stops) Ride creekside, lakeside and riverside Check in / start 9-10 a.m.

25-mile ride (26.1 miles, 828 ft total climb, three rest stops) Link rail trails, bike trails and loop trails Check in / start 8:30-10 a.m.

• 45-mile ride (44.4 miles, 1,631 ft total climb, three rest stops, one water stop) Explore Wisconsin’s waterfowl areas beyond the St. Croix River Loop Trail Check in / start 8-9 a.m.

• 70-mile ride (70 miles, 2,961 ft total climb, three rest stops, one water stop) Tour small river towns via rolling Minnesota and Wisconsin rural countryside Check in / start 7-8 a.m.

• 75-mile GRAVEL Challenge (73.5 miles, 3,355 ft total climb, three rest stops, two water stops) Experience an epic dual-state social tour with bragging spurts Check in / start 7-8 a.m.

For more details on each of the routes, visit https://sunrotary.org/ Page/btv-2022-route

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Celebration Phoebe Schmidt (FLHS ‘16) recently celebrated her class of 2020 graduation from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism. The in-person commencement ceremony, held on May 18th, 2022 at Yankee Stadium, was delayed by two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Schmidt is now working as an Account Executive at BerlinRosen’s New York City headquarters, where she consults industry clients in public affairs, media relations and campaign strategy. Previously, she worked as a Junior Associate in global public affairs at Weber Shandwick.

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Weather Tidbit: The weather has certainly monopolized many conversations this summer. If we’re not talking about the heat, we’re talking about the lack of precipitation. The signs of lack of rainfall can be seen everywhere, especially in our lawns. If you have a sprinkler system, your lawn probably looks pretty good; otherwise it might be like mine--brown, hard and crispy. I do have some green where I have shade.

Since June 1 I’ve totaled 1.44 inches. In a normal June and July, we total 9.39 inches. I’m 7.95 inches drier than normal. June was my driest I have recorded, dating back to 1967! June and July 2021 was also very dry, 4.27 inches, but we bounced back in a big way in August with 6.51 inches. Could it be déjà vu all over again? All it would take is a slight drop in the jet stream. Just to our north they’ve had plenty of rain.

I think it could happen. The lack of rain has meant events have gone on as scheduled. It’s been great getting out and about. I’ve been enjoying the heat as dew points have yet to rise well into the 70’s. For August, expect temperature trends above normal and a rebound in rainfall.

BUSINESS BRIEF First Resource Bank to acquire Lake Area Bank Ameri Financial Group Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement with Waseca Bancshares Inc. to acquire the charter of Waseca Bancshares’ subsidiary, Lake Area Bank, in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Ameri Financial Group is purchasing the Lake Area Bank offices in Lindstrom and Forest Lake and will merge them into its subsidiary, First Resource Bank.

Lake Area Bank’s other offices are not part of the deal.

This acquisition is the most recent move First Resource Bank has taken on its trajectory of growth in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. In 2017, Ameri Financial purchased First Resource Bank in Lino Lakes and in April 2018, the organization merged its subsidiary, Eagle Valley Bank in Stillwater, into First Resource Bank. In 2019, the bank expanded with a new branch in Minneapolis. Over the last five years, the organization’s assets have increased by $260 million. The bank had $400 million in assets as of June 30, 2022. After the deal closes, the expanded institution will have approximately $480 million in assets, and the number of offices will increase to six.

Originally chartered as Security State Bank of Lindstrom, Lake Area Bank has been serving east-central Minnesota since 1915. The bank was acquired by its current owners, the Erickson family, in 1985 when the bank had $25 million in assets. It added branches in White Bear Lake (1989), Forest Lake (1994) and Hugo (2001), and it adopted its current name in 1992.

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Tee up for a day of networking and fun at the Chamber Golf Open

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Golfers spend the afternoon putting on the green.

A golf team poses at the tournament.

Participants take a break from golfing for a round of bean bag toss.

On Aug. 8, the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Golf Open and bean bag tournament.

This has been an annual event for over 10 years, welcoming Greater Stillwater Chamber members, guests and community members. Golfers may register as a four-some or as an individual golfer and will then be paired with a team or teammate.

The golf tournament will begin at noon. This year's theme is “Luau on the Links.” The event is expected to draw a crowd of about 120 people.

Last year, a bean bag tournament was added to the schedule; it will be back this year.

Competitors may register as a team or as a single.

The bean bag tournament will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

There are hole sponsorship opportunities available as well. For more information, see the link in the pullout box.

IF YOU GO What: Chamber Golf Open When: Monday, Aug. 8. Golf tournament will be held from noon to 5 p.m.; bags tournament from 1 to 4 p.m.; followed by a dinner and program from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, 599 McKusick Road N., Stillwater Details: Golf and bean bags tournament, prizes, raffles and an opportunity to get out of the office and connect with Chamber and community members. Register at https:// greaterstillwaterchamber.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/34537 for any and all events.

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An EMS staff member cuddles with Clayton after a long day at work.

Clayton assists EMS, fire and police personnel in teaching the public about emergency services.

Clayton stretches out on a gurney to show that EMS staff are here to help.

The right dog for the job: M Health Fairview’s newest member has learned basic obedience and socialization skills and is trained to open doors and retrieve medical supplies.

When it was time for Clayton to pick his specialty, it was clear what Clayton wanted to do with his canine career.

“He chose to work with people, so he works with many people, not just one person. He wants to do things with everybody and do a lot of things for a lot of people,” said Yokom.

After picking a career path, Clayton needed to be paired with the right handler for him.

When Can Do Canines trainers match their dogs with a client, they consider each individual’s personality and how it might line up with one of their dogs.

“It’s kind of like untangling Christmas lights every year to get the personalities right,” said Yokom.

That was when Clayton met Kevin.

For the last eight months, Kane wanted to start a facility dog program at M Health Fairview Forest Lake, but the program kept getting sidetracked.

Kane later made a connection with

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M Health Fairview’s newest facility dog, Clayton, takes his job very seriously.

Though the yellow Lab’s day may be full of cuddles, head pats and belly rubs, he provides essential assistance to EMS staff who are dealing with the day-to-day stress of their jobs.

“Everyone’s day is brightened by just hanging out with Clayton,” said Clayton’s handler, Kevin Kane, an EMS worker at M Health Fairview.

Much of Clayton’s job is just doing what dogs do best: being a lovable companion for his human friends when they need to decompress. But, “Clayton is a little different than some of the other dogs we train,” said Denise Yokom of Can Do Canines.

Clayton, who is a yellow Lab, was raised and thoroughly trained by Can Do Canines in New Hope to be a facility dog at locations like M Health Fairview in Forest Lake.

Clayton isn’t assigned to just one person like a service dog would be, but instead, Clayton’s social personality makes him suitable to be a facility dog.

As a social butterfly, he likes to work with a number of EMS personnel and also works with everyday people as a liaison between first responders and the public.

“All dogs are trained the same. Then they specialize later in life as the dogs choose their career,” said Yokom.

Since he was a puppy, Clayton

the children’s family life coordinator, Anna Dressel, who was the handler for a facility dog named Rocket at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. Dressel answered Kane’s questions and introduced him to Can Do Canines, where he was paired with Clayton.

Clayton, who lives with Kane, comes into work every day at the M Health Fairview base in Forest Lake to hang out with other EMS personnel and roam around the facility.

Clayton offers passive therapy for EMS workers who constantly confront stressful situations in their jobs.“I keep coming to the simple fact that people love dogs,” said Kane.

“It’s okay for a grown man or woman to love a dog and decompress in a way that might be more approachable with a dog.”

The other part of Clayton’s job is to educate the public about what first responders do and to break down the barrier between the public and EMS. He and Kane attend kids’ safety camps to demonstrate what it would look

"I keep coming to the simple fact that people love dogs,” said Kane.

“It’s okay for a grown man or woman to love a dog and decompress in a way that might be more approachable with a dog."

like to start an IV or administer a tourniquet.

“Especially for kids, it can be a scary time when someone is sick or injured,” said Kane. “When they see the dog get in the back of an ambulance, it opens up a dialogue. It makes it less scary, and kids can feel free to talk to us. It makes us more approachable.”

Clayton knows when it’s time to be a goofball and play with his humans, but he also knows when to switch into work mode and take care of business.

“I’ve found that having a facility dog is kind of that sweet spot between working and just having a dog laying at my feet,” said Kane.

Clayton has made a few appearances at Forest Lake’s Fourth of July events and will continue to help out at the Fridays with Firefighters event, an educational event for people of all ages so they can learn what first responders do. The next Fridays with Firefighters event will be from 10 a.m. to noon August 12 at the Hugo Fire Department, 5323 140th St N., Hugo.

“He’s kind of there to be a spokesperson for us,” said Kane.

Whether Clayton is helping in a demonstration with Kane or cuddling with a tired EMS worker, most of Clayton’s support comes from doing what he does best — just being a dog.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs. com.

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BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS WRITER

Instead of celebrating graduation from high school, Jane Olson was fighting for her life back in 1988.

While coming home from the allnight senior class party at Chisago Lakes High School, Olson’s car was struck by a semi-truck on Highway 95.

She suffered a severe head injury and had to relearn to walk, talk and get back to every day living.

“I spent six months of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy everyday,” Olson said. “I got my weight back up and other stuff a year after the accident.”

Since then, Olson, of Taylors Falls, has lived with chronic pain and a headache that has been nonstop for 23 years.

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Farmasi is an international leader in the direct sales industry for cosmetics, skin care, and nutrition.

Olson said it is best known for its commitment to clean and safe

beauty standards. Established in 24 countries and counting, Farmasi is one of the fastest growing direct sales companies and continues to gain global recognition through its skincare line, founder of Farmasi Dr. C. Tuna, nutrition line, Nutriplus, and cosmetics line.

Olson threw away all of her makeup, shampoos, conditioners and skin care products. “I finally found some pain relief with Farmasi health and beauty products.,” she said.

According to Olson, Farmasi products comply with European Standards. All products are: • Paraben free • Metal free • Non-GMO • No animal products • No testing on animals • No endangered plants • Free from over 1,300 cancer causing chemicals • Vegan After using Farmasi products for over two years, Olson decided to become a beauty influencer for Farmasi.

“It’s a perfect business for me because I believe in the products,” Olson said. “They don’t increase my pain and I believe anyone will feel better by using these products. ” Two of Olson’s favorite Farmasi products are collagen powder and shots.

“Ever since I started using the collagen powder in my coffee and drinking the collagen shots, my skin has gotten better,” Olson said. “My hair is stronger and grows faster.

Plus, it’s the first time in my life that my nails are strong.”

Olson continued, “I am a psoriasis sufferer and the collagen has been a game changer. The calendula balsam is the best cream for my feet and has even reduced the appearance of my scars.”

Farmasi also has products for men, vitamins, fragrances, coffee, and bath products.

“I care about people’s health and wellness,” Olson said. “I can stand by every product. They are way better than anything else I’ve tried.”

Olson enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Ally and Maggie.

With them living their adult lives, she is thrilled to have an independent business of her own.

“I am spending my time working my business, building a team, and doing personal development,” Olson said. “I’m excited to be a beauty influencer and help people stay healthy and live their best lives possible.”

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Wallner, rising Twins minor-leaguer, homers in Futures All-Star game American League beat the National League 6-4 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday.

It’s been a great July for Matt Wallner, Wallner’s line drive into the right-field a slugging minor league outfielder from seats had an exit velocity of 115.3 mph, Forest Lake in the Minnesota Twins harder than any homer hit by the Twins organization. this year, according to the Associated Press Wallner, 24, was called up to the Twins’ report on the game. top affiliate, the St. Paul Saints, on July Wallner was Minnesota’s Mr. Baseball 14, after burning up Double A pitching at his senior year at Forest Lake when he Wichita, Kansas, for two months. compiled a 7-1 pitching record and 0.95 He was one of two Twins prospects earned run average, while hitting .382 with selected to play in the All-Star Futures 10 home runs.

Game, a showcase of minor league talent in The Twins drafted him that year in the conjunction with the Major League All-Star 32nd round as a pitcher but he elected to Game. play college ball at Southern Mississippi, And finally, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound leftwhere he would become the most decorated hander crushed a two-run home run in player in the Eagles’ history. Wallner set that game to break a 3-3 tie and help the a team record of 58 home runs in three

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seasons. He hit .323 with 23 homers his junior year before turning pro.

The Twins drafted him for the second time, this time in the second round with the 32nd pick, and this time as a hitter, in 2019.

This summer, Wallner was hitting .294 with 21 home runs and 64 runs-batted-in over 78 games for the Wichita Wind Surge in the Texas League before his promotion to the Saints.

He’ll be in uniform for the Triple A club when they resume their season Friday in Indianapolis after the all-star break.

In three pro seasons, Wallner has a .273 average, 44 home runs and 145 RBI’s in 212 games. He is the No. 8 ranked prospect in the Twins system, according to mlb.com, the Major League Baseball website.

Matt Wallner, 2016 Forest Lake Highschool graduate, was recently promoted to the Triple A club in St. Paul.

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Tony Jarousek, Allstate, shows perfect form as he hits the fairway.

A scholarship fundraiser was recently held at Oak Glen Golf Course to help raise funds for the Mike Jacobs/Mahtomedi High School Class of ’97 Memorial Scholarship endowment fund. Many local businesses sent golfers, sponsored holes and provided raffle prizes. All proceeds went to the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) to be applied to the Mike Jacobs’ memorial scholarship account. In addition, the Allstate Foundation donated a grant that was applied directly to the Mike Jacobs account managed by MAEF. Pictured (from right) are: Allen Braegelmann, Allstate; Jenny Peterson, chair, MAEF Alumni Committee/MHS Class of ’94; Jason Whitehill, Oak Glen Golf Course; Jeff Jacobs; Brad Ziemke, Allstate; Judy Jacobs; Tony Jarousek, Allstate; Mike Dolezal, North Point Advisors Group, treasurer, MAEF Board of Trustees, chair, MAEF Finance Committee and MHS Class of ’97; Barry Sniezek, Allstate. For over 30 years MAEF has supported Mahtomedi Public Schools by providing grants, scholarships and other support to ensure a brighter future for all. Anyone wanting to donate to Jacobs’ scholarship fund can contact the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation at www.maefgives.org or by calling 651/407-2006.

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DATE

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TIME

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RUSTIC R O O T S WINERY

Vineyard/Brewery

8/3

Music: Becky Rae

5:30-8:30

7 Vines Vineyard

8/3

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6:30-7:30 pm

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8/4

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4-7 pm

Rustic Roots

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8/4

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4-7 pm

Rustic Roots

8/4

Music: Captain Dan

5-9 pm

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8/5

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8/5

Music: Kelsey Miles

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8/6

Music: Josh White

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8/6

Music: TBD

1-4 pm

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8/6-7

Winery Tour & Tasting

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1-4 pm

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Music: Patrick Allen

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8/11

Music: Captain Dan

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7 Vines Vineyard

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Music: Mark Swan

1:00-4:00

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8/13

Wicked Wine Run

5:30 pm

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8/13

Music: Andrew Spreck/Robert Colbert

8/13

1-4 pm

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Wine & Cheese Festival

Noon-7 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

8/13-14 Winery Tour & Tasting

Noon-3 pm

Rustic Roots

8/14

Music: Riverside Unplugged

3-6 pm

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8/14

Music: Tim Fast

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

8/14

Yoga in the Vines

10-11 am

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8/14

Music: Sage Leary

1:00-4:00

Belle Vines Winery

8/14

Music: Deluxo

2:00-5:00

7 Vines Vineyard

8/17

Music: Bjorn Briel

5:30-8:30

7 Vines Vineyard

8/19

Music: Matthew Griswold

5:00-8:00

Belle Vinez Winery

8/20

Music: Sam & Carson Reggae

1:00-4:00

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8/21

Food Truck: Holy donuts

8/21

Music: Jud Hailey

1:00-4:00

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8/20

Fashion show: Martin Patrick

5:00-10:00

7 Vines Vineyard

8/21

Music: Josh Quinn

2:00-5:00

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8/24

Music: LaValle Jazz

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8/26

Music: Patrick Allen

5:00-8:00

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8/28

Music: Adam Daniel

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8/28

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2:00-5:00

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8/31

Music: Jud Hailey

5:30-8:30

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